Hotpoint RC51 User's Manual
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1. 2 months 6 months 3 months 8 12 months 3 months 1 month Bilberry 12 months Grape in bunch 12 months Apple peeled pips removed cut into halves 12 months Rhubarb 12 months Plum stone removed cut into halves 12 months Vegetables Mushrooms and Spices Most vegetables can be frozen Aubergine 12 months Cauliflower 10 12 months Mushrooms 10 12 months Bread and Pastry Bread can be frozen both whole and sliced Remember that the duration of storage depends on the fat contained in the bread and pastry Rye bread White bread 6 months 3 6 months Pastry 3 months Biscuits 3 months Fast freezing of fresh food is important if the quality is to be preserved sardine ee te Switch on the FAST FREEZE switch 24 hours before introducing fresh food into the cabi Fish dish or soup 4 6 months net For small amounts up to 4 kilos the FAST FREEZE switch need only be switched on Vegetanie den ernenins 4 hours before the food is introduced BeneuIge pelt Stew 6 months When the freezer is in the FAST FREEZE mode the switch will glow yellow FAST Forcemeat dish 3 4 months FREEZE conditions have been reached when the thermometer indicates 22 C or colder Pizza 3 4 months Alarm light red Food that should NOT be frozen Avocado Banana Tomato This light glows to warn of a rise in temperature However the lamp may glow temporarily Marmalade Lettuce Egg if you are trying to fast freeze too lar2. Back Cover A charge will be made if you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer lead WARNING HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH THE FREEZER OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FREEZER BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK UNUSABLE IF POSSIBLE REMOVE THE DOORS AND DISCARD SEPERATELY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STAND ON TOP OF YOUR FREEZER IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE FREEZER BY SUCH ABUSE Contents Page Electrical Requirements 2 Installation 4 Features 5 The Controls 6 Loading the Freezer Storage 7 Defrosting Cleaning 8 Power Failure Interior Light Safety Information 9 Troubleshooting 10 Guide to Freezing 11 After Sales Hotpoint Guarantee 12 13 Key Contacts Back Cover Disposal notes The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and individual components during transport and is made of recyclable materials Corrugated board board Moulded polystyrene foamed CFC free polystyrene Polythene bags and sheets Polyproplene straps Keep packaging materials away from children polythene sheets and bags can suffocate Please return packaging material to your nearest official collection point so that the various materials can be reused or recycled as far as possible Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged before the appliance that is no longer needed is taken away for disposal In this way the refrigerant will no
3. additional cost Service Cover with Maintenance includes an Annual Electrical amp Safety Check along with replacement of any parts necessary Kitchen Cover An annual payment covers repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old Additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover are automatically included during the annual period of cover without further charge Easy Payment Methods We offer a number of payment methods cheque credit card switch cash or by taking advantage of one of our Service Cover Plans you can spread the cost by direct debit For further details telephone 08709 088 088 Appliance Registration To benefit from the above options complete and return the Appliance Registration Questionnaire supplied with this appliance Fuil details and costs of our Service Kitchen Cover options together with an application form will then be sent to you towards the end of the 12 month guarantee period Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories A wide range of parts and accessories are available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 or Republic Of Ireland 01 842 6836 Features LOCK The freezer can be locked for added security STORAGE CALENDAR A quick guide to recommended storage BRR ERROR RR TANS BSN SES A RRR FAST FREEZE LID LIGHT RREZ COMPARTMENT illuminates when For the freezing of fr
4. area Remove the partition and use it to collect the defrost water Place the partition under the defrost outlet see illustration Remove the drain plug situated on the interior floor of the freezer The defrost water will then be collected in the partition You can place a bowl of hot water inside the freezer to speed defrosting Clean the freezer throughout when the frost has been removed and dry thoroughly Replace the drain plug and the partition Reconnect to the power supply and switch ON Switch on the FAST Freeze switch The red alarm light will illuminate until the internal temperature is below 18 C Unwrap and return the frozen food to the freezer Remember to turn off the FAST Freeze switch when the alarm light goes out Cleaning Disconnect the freezer from the power supply Clean both the inside and the outside of your freezer Use lukewarm water containing a little bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon to 1 2 litres of water Never use any household cleaner or detergent abrasive powders or wax polish These not only damage the surfaces but also leave a smell within the freezer Dry thoroughly reconnect to the power supply and switch ON Make sure all switches are set correctly If the freezer is to be left unused for long periods switch off and disconnect from the power supply Remove all foods and follow the defrosting instructions Note Leave the lid open to prevent the accumulation of odours 8 Pow
5. Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer s service team in Europe trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 You will be asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights Hotpoint General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Part No FP025 01 81 20 251 01 HOTPOINT HANDBOOK FREEZER MODELS RC31 RC51 Electrical Requirements We recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket in a readily accessible position All Hotpoint appliances come complete with a fitted plug The plug on your freezer has a 13A fuse If the plug does not fit your sockets a new plug can be fitted Cut off the old plug and throw it away DO NOT insert it into a socket elsewhere as this coul
6. ake sure that the freezer is installed on a level surface and in a position providing adequate air circulation to the sides and rear of the freezer also make sure the lid can be opened fully If the freezer is installed on a thick pile carpet it should be elevated to ensure free air circulation underneath The freezer should not be positioned where it will be affected by draughts or dampness The siting of freezers in unheated outhouses or garages may in cold weather give rise to condensation forming on the outer surface of the freezer This is no way due to faulty operation of the freezer and will disappear with warmer weather Remove condensation with a clean dry cloth If placed in a garage or outside location it is recommended that a coating of wax polish be applied to the outside of the freezer Before Using your Freezer It is recommended that you clean both the inside and the outside of the freezer before using it for the first time Use lukewarm water and a little bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon to 1 2 litres of water NOTE The freezer should be allowed to stand for 2 3 hours to allow the system to settle before it is turned on for the first time Hotpoint Guarantee From the moment your appliance is delivered Hotpoint guarantees it for five years Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided that they are fitted by our ow
7. d cause a shock hazard WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT Fitting a different plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you fit your own plug the colours of these wires may not correspond with the identity markings on the plug terminals This is what you have to do Connect the green and yellow Earth wire to the terminal coloured green and yellow or marked E or with the symbol Connect the blue Neutral wire to the terminal coloured black or marked N Connect the brown Live wire to the terminal coloured red or marked L In the event of replacing a fuse in the plug supplied a 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362 must be fitted With alternative plugs a 15A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box If the plug is the moulded on type the fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse In the event of losing the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been obtained and fitted A new fuse cover is available from your nearest Hotpoint parts centre or your local Electricity Company Identify a correct replacement by comparing colour coding or markings on the base of the plug Mains Lead Replacement If the mains lead on your freezer needs replacing at any time a special lead is available from your nearest Hotpoint Service Office see
8. ee page 11 Squeeze all air out of freezer bags before closing sealing Donot Fast Freeze too much food at any one time If you need to Fast Freeze a large quantity of food store the food in your refrigerator and carry out the freezing in batches Do not freeze hot food By allowing food to cool before freezing the duration of fast freezing will be reduced and the freezer will use less energy to obtain the correct storage temperature Storage Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer s instructions Place the packets of frozen food into the freezer as soon after purchase as possible Carefully follow any instructions on the packet referring to storage times The storage life of frozen foods vary and the recommended storage times should not be exceeded The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when defrosting the freezer Defrosting WARNING Never use electrical heaters for defrosting Moisture in the air and food cause an accumulation of frost inside the freezer A thin frost layer will not affect the performance of the freezer and can be removed with a plastic scraper WARNING DO NOT use a knife or other sharp metal objects Defrost the freezer when the frost layer is 3 4mm thick using the following method Disconnect the freezer from the power supply Empty the freezer wrap the frozen food in a blanket or layers of paper and store in a cool
9. er Failure A brief power failure will not affect your frozen food although it is advisable to keep the lid closed to prevent a rise in temperature In the event of the power failure lasting longer than 12 hours the frozen food should be checked before the power is reconnected to make sure it has not defrosted Interior Light does not come on Not fitted to all models The bulb has burnt out To change the bulb disconnect the freezer from the electricity supply remove the lamp cover and replace the bulb 15W 220 240V E 14 base Replace the cover plug in and switch on Important Safety Information The freezer must only be used for its intended purpose which is for the freezing and storage of domestic foodstuffs Please read the following information it is provided in the interest of your safety if you are discarding an old freezer with a lock or catch fitted to the lid ensure that the freezer is left in a safe condition to prevent children getting trapped inside DO NOT place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as the container may explode when frozen DO NOT store explosive substances in the freezer eg gas containers DO NOT refreeze food once it has thawed out DO NOT alter or modify the design specifications of the freezer in any way DO NOT attempt to carry out any repair on the freezer yourself any servicing or maintenance must only be undertaken by a suitably qualified person DO NOT consume water ices direct
10. esh food the lid is opened Q RRR KX L BASKET E l The plastic handles iii 1 of the basket are tL I REES moveable i W I The partition is i removable When defrosting it is used as a tray for collecting defrost water FNA imme it CONTROL PANEL The functions of the lamps are described in detail on the next page The Control Panel Guide to Home Freezing Recommended duration of storage for various foods Fruits and Berries Orange squeezed Apricot washed sliced Meat and Poultry Meat can be frozen in various ways DO NOT freeze too large pieces as this will ruin 12 months 12 months Lt POWER FASTFREEZE ALARM The Controls Freezing and Storing Fresh Food Food to be fast frozen should be placed with as much contact to the interior walls of the freezer as possible Avoid placing unfrozen food in contact with frozen food Remember Kidney raw 4 months Broccoli 10 12 months to switch off the Super Freeze switch when the quick freezing is completed Cutlets raw pork 3 months Beans 12 months veal 10 12 months Dill 10 12 months venison 12 months Kale 12 months Corncob 12 months Thermostat Fish and Seafood Peppers 12 months The thermostat located at the front of the freezer can be adjusted from minimum 1 to Fish can be frozen in various ways Horseradish 12 months maximum 5 using the thermostat control knob A normal storage temperature of 18 C is Perch raw cleaned whole or fillet 8 months Pars
11. ge a quantity of fresh food Radish Omelette Sauerkraut 11 Troubleshooting Please check the following before calling your service dealer Is the plug in the plug socket Has the fuse blown Is there a power failure Is the setting of the thermostat knob correct see Controls page 6 Is the freezer placed too close to a heat source see Choose a Location page 4 Is there a thick layer of frost on the internal walls see Defrosting page 8 If the compressor makes repeated attempts to start without result then turn off the electricity supply for about 20 minutes and then try again DO NOT try to repair the freezer yourself If after following these instructions you are still having problems contact your nearest Hotpoint Service office see Back Cover You will need to have the following information on hand when calling Your name address and postcode Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault The model number and serial number The date you purchased it and where from Details of any Extended Warranty etc 10 Loading the Freezer When loading your freezer with fresh food place the food in contact with the walls of the freezer If necessary the food may be placed between the already frozen food and the cabinet walls Remember Toprepare the food correctly before fast freezing Different foods need different preparation see Guide to Home Freezing s
12. ley Temone recommended for most foods Trout raw cleaned whole or fillet 4 6 months Beetroot 12 months smoked 1 month Celery 12 months Lobster boiled 3 months Spinach 12 months Temperature Control Salmon raw cleaned whole or fillet 3 months Peas 12 months This is obtained by positioning the thermostat control knob to setting 2 This setting may have to be varied depending upon the frequency of opening and closing the lid and for a room temperature in excess of 25 C 77 F To prevent children from changing the position of the thermostat control knob it is necessary to use a coin or similar object to turn the knob Power ON Indicator Light green This light remains illuminated as long as the freezer is connected to the electricity supply Fast Freeze switch he quality of the meat Beef Roast Beef Beef Steak Fillet Goose Hare Chicken Turkey Rabbit Lamb Liver Turbot Herring Cod Eel raw joint cooked raw raw joint or steak raw whole cleaned raw skinned cleaned raw cleaned raw cleaned raw skinned cleaned raw raw or stewed smoked raw cleaned raw cleaned raw cleaned whole or fillet raw cleaned smoked Ready Prepared Food It is both practical and economical to freeze Remember that the duration of storage depends on the fat contained in the food 6 8 months 10 12 months 10 12 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 6 12 months 6 8 months
13. ly from the freezer allow to warm slightly before consumption DO unplug the freezer at the mains before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance DO allow the freezer to stand for 2 3 hours before it is turned on for the first time to allow the system to settle DO take care when moving the freezer as it is heavy DO follow the food manufacturer s storage recommendations as indicated on the packaging DO allow adequate ventilation to the freezer as failure to do so could result in reduced performance or premature component failure ALWAYS lock the freezer and keep the key in a place inaccessible to children
14. n Service Engineer evidence will be required of date and place of purchase All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland We will be happy to deal with any problems which you may have Our Engineers ensure every effort to avoid damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when carrying out repairs service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move appliances without risk of damage he will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted Guarantee Terms amp Conditions Your Guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to provision s that your appliance Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been used solely in accordance with this instruction book Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than our own Service Engineers 13 Hotpoint After Sales Service Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed promise valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance call Hotp
15. oint Service If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee Hotpoint will replace your appliance or if you prefer give you your money back Hotpoint appliances carry for the first 12 months a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first 5 years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer two after sale service options Repair Service UK 08709 066 O66 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Call our National Service Line and bene fit from our additional 5 years FREE parts Although the engineers time and labour is chargeable all repairs carry a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair Note Chargeable service is offered on the basis of payment on completion to our service engineer who will issue a receipt Extended Warranties To join UK 08709 088 088 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint offer two Service Cover Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your first 12 months labour guarantee by either 1 or 4 years so that you can have FREE repairs during the membership period 12 Service Cover FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover At an
16. t escape into the environment Exact details of the refrigerant used can be found on the type plate The heat insulator is PU with Pentane Information on collection dates or collection points can be obtained from the waste disposal authorities or local council Technical Safety The refrigerant R600a is environmently friendly but flammable take care not to damage the refrigerant circuit pipes If refrigerant does escape immediately ensure that the area is well ventilated Do not use electrical appliances i e ice makers inside the appliance In the event that the appliance is damaged contact the supplier immediately before con necting to the mains To guarantee safe operation ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described in these operating instructions and that Hotpoint service dept only carries out any repairs and work on the appliance Retention of the Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings Installation Choosing a Location The freezer should be placed in a dry ventilated room and never close to a radiator or other sources of heat as this will increase the power consumption unnecessarily Please m
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